Created by award-winning and best-selling author/illustrator William Joyce, George Shrinks celebrates the power of being small. George may only be three inches tall, but that's not a problem: he never sweats the small tasks or shies away from challenges. Although getting Mom's ring from the disposal is like a trip to the center of the Earth and watering the garden is like a trip down the Amazon, George takes it all in stride. This creative character helps youngsters understand the importance of self-acceptance while encouraging individuals to use the means available to them to solve problems and overcome obstacles. The topics covered by this program include biology, botany, entomology and ecology, which will help foster an interest in science by highlighting the fun side of learning.

About the Author:

William Joyce is the award-winning author/ illustrator of such best-selling children's books as Santa Calls, Dinosaur Bob and The Leaf Men. Hailed by Newsweek as one of the top 100 people to watch in the new millennium, his distinct and striking drawings and imaginative story-telling are a hit with both children and parents. As the creator of Nelvana's Rolie Polie Olie, Joyce has vibrantly designed the world's first computer-generated animation TV series for preschoolers.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Who sings the theme song?
The theme song was created by Canadian Musician Colin James.

2. Who does the voices for the characters?
George: Tracey Moore
Dad: Paul O'Sullivan
Mom: Kathy Laskey
Junior: Robbi Jay Thuet
Becky: Bryn McAuley
Aunt Eunice: Catherine Gallant
Russell: Sean McCann


3. Why is George so small? How did he shrink?
George was born that way. Someday they think he might grow but for now he's happy just the way he is. With the help of his trusty gadgets, he is always able to overcome any challenge. George has an incredible vehicle that he and his Dad built together. It's call the Zoopercar and it changes into various vehicles like the Zoopercopter, the Zoopersub and the Zooperplane. Being so small makes George's world one great BIG adventure!

4. What merchandise is available?
There are a lot of possibilities for George Shrinks Products at this time, but most of the information is still being kept under wraps for the time being. Negotiations for a master toy licensee are still in the works.

5. Where can I buy the Videos/DVD's?
In Canada the videos will be distributed through kaBOOM! This is their customer service number. (416) 783-8383.
In the US they are being distributed through Warner Bros Home Video.

6. Will there be a George Shrinks CD Rom game?
There are definitely plans for a game. Details regarding timing and which publisher are still being sorted out, but a George Shrinks game may be possible sometime in 2004.

How do I get in touch with William Joyce?
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Attn: William Joyce
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104


7. Will there be a George Shrinks Live show?
Currently, there are no plans for George Shrinks live shows.

8. What are the lyrics to the theme song?
Well, the boy is kinda small
But it doesn't show at all
Cuz he's always acting tall
George Shrinks, George Shrinks
He's called

If a problem should be found
He's the boy to have around
Something big or something small
George Shrinks, George Shrinks
He's called

George always seems to find a way
To make his dreams come true each day

His brother Junior does the crawl
Cool Daddy blows the bugle call
And mom keeps an eye on all
George Shrinks, George Shrinks

How can I find out when the show airs?
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